After our journey to Qassiarsuk, we made our approach to the Greenlandic metropolis of Nuuk, which is, in some ways, the cultural hub of Greenland.
It’s by far the biggest metropolis (round eighteen thousand residents), which feels tremendous large once you’re right here. It’s nicely price visiting Nuuk in Greenland for not less than a protracted afternoon.
Not like lots of the different stops we made on our Greenland expedition, Nuuk was a lot much less in regards to the nature of Greenland and far more targeted on the folks of Greenland. This alone made it tremendous attention-grabbing to go to, particularly as I needed to be taught extra in regards to the Greenlandic tradition and historical past.
So, our first cease when visiting Nuuk in Greenland was the Nationwide Museum and Archives, proper on the shores of the town and nicely price visiting for a day journey.
We spent round 60 minutes wandering the displays, and it was so attention-grabbing to be taught in regards to the historical past of migration by means of and to Greenland.
The displays present every part from the Innuit Norse populations and the way they survive(d). The historical past dates again centuries and is actually price a go to. There’s a small entry value to get inside, nevertheless it’s nicely price it to dive deep into the cultural historical past of Greenland.
After our gander across the museum (with Yaya studying each exhibit), we made it to Kunguak Café for a chunk to eat.
One of many issues I really like doing in a brand new vacation spot is attempting the native eating places and cafes. Naturally, we requested what was good, and so they talked about, with out hesitation, the musk ox burger. Inside 20- minutes, after grilling and prep, our juicy burgers arrived. They have been so good, and I’d positively advocate stopping for a chunk to eat whereas visiting Nuuk.
Oh, and don’t neglect their gelato, which is so yummy.
With about 4 hours to spare, we made it to the Nuuk Artwork Museum, which homes nationwide works from throughout the nation and celebrates Greenlandic artwork. It’s a small venue, so don’t anticipate the Tate Trendy, nevertheless it’s simply nearly as good because the artwork you devour. Our go to took round half-hour, and it’s a beautiful little cease in your go to to Nuuk.
Not solely that, however a heap of artwork installations have been dotted throughout Nuuk. You may simply spot them as you stroll the city. We noticed round six alongside our routes – some simpler to seek out than others.
One other beauty of Nuuk is that you simply’ll discover a honest few native craft shops and memento centres. In case you’re seeking to take a memento residence, then Nuuk is a superb place to buy. In case you can, head over to Anori Artwork, which has heaps of regionally produced objects and trinkets you could take residence with you.
In case you’re fed up with magnets, an genuine merchandise to purchase in Greenland is a tupilak, a carved bone statue as soon as utilized by Inuit populations to keep at bay and curse enemies. If that’s not your factor, carved soapstone figures are completely lovable, too.
We spent round 7 hours visiting Nuuk in Greenland and cherished strolling the coastal path and up the rocky crag in direction of the Hans Egede Statue (a fantastic viewpoint).
It’s a fantastic metropolis for actually studying extra in regards to the wider nation however not the form of place to go to should you’re extra fascinated about Greenland’s nice outside and nature. That’s not saying it’s dangerous – it’s simply worthwhile understanding what you’re visiting Nuuk for.
Now, Albatros Expeditions organized for a bus pick-up from the centre of Nukk, however the climate was so good that we determined to stroll again to our ship, Ocean Albatros.
It took round 25 minutes to stroll from the centre of Nukk, and though the stroll wasn’t breathtaking when it comes to surroundings, it was unbelievable to see the broader metropolis itself.
Again on board, Ocean Albatros, we headed straight for dinner. It’s an al-la-carte affair within the night, so that you get a alternative of meals from the menu. Better of all, the workers are so accommodating, I’d frequently ask for various sides and some extras and so they have been at all times so beautiful.
With a full tummy, we head off to catch some sleep. In spite of everything, tomorrow, we have been heading to Disko Bay. What a day it was within the capital of Greenland.
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